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Announcing the 2026 Cochrane Colloquium in Kraków, Poland
2 February 2026
The 2026 Cochrane Colloquium will take place in Kraków, Poland, on 8–10 December 2026, with Satellite Meetings on 7 December 2026. The event will be hosted at the ICE Kraków Congress Centre, one of Europe’s leading venues for international scientific gatherings. Colloquium themes From…
Filling the gaps: pioneering living evidence gap maps for dengue
30 January 2026
Dengue is rising rapidly worldwide, driven by climate change. Cochrane’s new dengue evidence gap map highlights where strong research exists and where critical gaps remain. Developed with global stakeholders, discover how it could guide decisions, policies, and future research to reduce the impact of dengue.
Most common methods of inducing labour similarly effective
27 January 2026
A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that no induction method was clearly effective than low-dose vaginal misoprostol, although some methods were less effective and safety profiles varied.
23 January 2026
From preventing complications in pregnancy to improving outcomes for the world’s youngest children, our work reflects the disparities in maternal, newborn and child health that still persist today. For Maternal Health Awareness Day, we take a look at some of Cochrane's achievements in this area, and our plans for the future.
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